The Republic purges Sumatra: numerous arrests
Eindhovensch Dagblad report (24 Sep 1948, p.5) on republican purge arrests of military officers in Tapanuli, Sumatra (Padang Sidempuan, Sibolga, Tarutung), with a second Aneta account that communist laskars effectively control the area. Also reports two executed 'terrorists' who used village women as cover in July raid
Dutchman murdered by band
Eindhovensch Dagblad front-page item (7 Nov 1949): a band operating around Masamba, North of South Sulawesi, murdered Farokafabrieken inspector Th. Pluyter on 2 November at Palopo; the band 'seems to have been led by' Makassar councillor Salawati Daoed (Salawati Daud). Troops arrested six members. Early colonial-press
Still terror in Indonesia
Eindhovensch Dagblad roundup 'Still terror in Indonesia' (8 Nov 1949, p.3): a Dutch patrol ambushed by a Darul Islam band near Brebes, Central Java, and, from Celebes, the arrest in Makassar of councillor Salawati Daoed (Salawati Daud), sought in connection with the Masamba gang. A report is being prepared in Masamba b